5 Facts About Honey Nutrition
Honey is quite useful in a lot of other things as well. Here's 5 amazing honey facts that you didn't know about:
- Honey Makes Excellent Cough "Medicine"
The World Health Organization (WHO) lists honey as a demulcent, a substance that relieves irritation in your mouth or throat by forming a protective film. Research shows honey works as well as a dextromethorphan a common ingredient in over the counter cough medications, to soothe cough and related sleeping difficulties due to upper respiratory tract infections in children.
- Honey Can Treat Wounds
Honey was a conventional therapy in fighting infection up until the early 20th century, at which time its use slowly vanished with the advent of penicillin. Now the use of honey in wound care is regaining popularity, as researchers are determining exactly how honey can help fight serious skin infections.
- Honey Improves Your Scalp
Honey diluted with a bit of warm water was shown to significantly improve seborrheic dermatitis, which is a scalp condition that causes dandruff and itching. There was marked relief from itching and the scaling disappeared within one week. Skin lesions were healed and disappeared completely within 2 weeks.
- Help Boost Your Energy
A healthy, whole-food diet and proper sleep are the best recipe for boundless energy, but if you're looking for a quick energy boost, such as before or after a workout, honey does the trick.
- Reduce Allergy Symptoms
Honey contains pollen spores picked up by the bees from local plants which introduces a small amount of allergen into your system. This helps activate your immune system and over time can build up your natural immunity against it.
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